Assistant Principal

This is a K--6 charter school with a long history of academic success, strong student achievement, and an amazing school community. We are committed to providing students with a rigorous and engaging education while creating a school environment where students are known and supported, teachers are valued and developed, and families are active partners in their children's education. Our North Salt Lake campus is an established and successful school with dedicated teachers, strong traditions, proven systems, and a community that cares deeply about students. We are seeking a collaborative, student-centered Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and help continue the success of our North Salt Lake campus. The Opportunity The Assistant Principal will work closely with the Principal and school leadership team to support the day-to-day operation of the school and help ensure that students and teachers have the support they need to be successful. This is an excellent opportunity for an educational leader who enjoys being actively involved in the life of a school and who can balance student support, discipline, teacher development, instructional leadership, family communication, and school operations. The Assistant Principal will also work closely with the broader WPA leadership team as the organization expands to a second campus. Key Responsibilities Student Culture & Discipline The Assistant Principal will play a primary role in supporting a positive, safe, and respectful student culture. Responsibilities include: - Establishing and maintaining clear expectations for student behavior. - Responding to student behavior concerns in a consistent, fair, and appropriate manner. - Supporting teachers with classroom management and behavior concerns. - Developing positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate accountability. - Investigating significant behavior incidents and communicating with families when appropriate. - Supporting recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and other areas of student supervision. - Monitoring attendance and supporting strategies to improve student attendance. - Coordinating student behavior interventions and support plans. - Helping students learn from mistakes and develop appropriate social and behavioral skills. - Supporting a school environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued. Supporting Students' Individual Needs The Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with teachers, specialists, families, and other administrators to ensure students receive appropriate support. Responsibilities may include: - Identifying students who need additional academic, behavioral, or social support. - Participating in MTSS and student support meetings. - Helping develop and monitor student intervention plans. - Collaborating with teachers and specialists to address individual student needs. - Supporting appropriate accommodations and interventions. - Communicating with families about student progress and concerns. - Helping ensure students receive appropriate enrichment and academic challenge as well as intervention. Instructional Leadership The Assistant Principal will be an active partner in supporting strong instruction throughout the school. Responsibilities include: Responsibilities include: - Conducting classroom observations and providing meaningful feedback. - Supporting implementation of WPA curriculum and instructional expectations. - Working with teachers to improve instructional practices. - Supporting the use of student achievement data to guide instruction. - Collaborating with instructional specialists and teacher leaders. - Supporting MTSS and intervention systems. - Helping identify professional development needs. - Celebrating instructional successes and sharing effective practices. Teac er Support & Development The Assistant Principal will build strong relationships with teachers while helping maintain high expectations for professional practice. Responsibilities include: - Supporting new teacher onboarding and mentoring. - Building trusting relationships with staff. - Providing coaching, feedback, and encouragement. - Supporting teachers with classroom management and student behavior. - Helping teachers identify solutions to instructional and classroom challenges. - Supporting professional development and collaboration. - Recognizing teacher accomplishments and contributions. {=html} - Addressing concerns professionally and consistently when necessary. Family Relationships The Assistant Principal will serve as an important point of contact for families. Responsibilities include: - Building positive relationships with parents and guardians. - Responding to parent concerns in a professional and timely manner. - Communicating clearly about student behavior and academic concerns. - Partnering with families to support student success. - Supporting school events and community activities. - Helping families understand school expectations and procedures. School Operations The Assistant Principal will support the Principal in managing the daily operation of the school. Responsibilities may include: - Student supervision and daily duty schedules. - Arrival and dismissal procedures. - Recess and lunch supervision. - School safety and emergency procedures. - School-wide events and assemblies. - Scheduling and staffing support. - Attendance monitoring. - Technology and operational systems. - Substitute coordination and classroom coverage. {=html} - Facilities and school environment needs. - Serving as a member of the administrative team and providing leadership when the Principal is unavailable. Supporting an Established School Culture Because Wasatch Peak Academy has an established culture and strong traditions, the Assistant Principal will play an important role in maintaining the things that make WPA special while helping the school continue to grow. The ideal Assistant Principal will: - Take time to understand the existing school culture. - Respect established traditions and relationships. - Recognize the work of current teachers and staff. - Build trust before attempting significant changes. - Help preserve the systems and practices that contribute to student success. - Identify thoughtful opportunities for improvement. - Help ensure students and families experience consistency in expectations and school culture. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an Assistant Principal who is: - Student-centered and relational. - Calm, fair, and consistent when addressing student behavior. - Organized and dependable. - A strong communicator. - Comfortable having difficult conversations. - Supportive of teachers while maintaining high expectations. - Knowledgeable about effective elementary instruction. - Collaborative and willing to be part of a team. - Comfortable using data to support student achievement. - Able to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities. - Positive, approachable, and professional. - Willing to step in wherever needed to support students and staff. {=html} - Qualifications - Required: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. - Experience working in an elementary school setting. - Demonstrated leadership experience. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families. - Preferred: - Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field. - **Utah administrative license or eligibility for adm